Now that’s not to suppose that all women are just looking for men who make big bucks, it’s more about finding a partner with some stability.

‘Most American women hope to marry, but current shortages of marriageable men — men with a stable job and a good income — make this increasingly difficult,’ says Daniel Lichter, lead author in a press release.

Not only are women at a disadvantage when it comes to finding well-off partners, but some groups also fare worse than others.